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4.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
496. The Vice-President stated that, based on the information provided, out of 226
recommendations received, 160 enjoy the support of the Lao People’s Democratic
Republic, and 66 are noted.
497. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic expressed its sincere appreciation to all
participants in its universal periodic review. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic
thanked, in particular, delegations for their constructive assessment of its achievements and
for their understanding of the constraints and challenges it faced.
498. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic reiterated its commitment to realize human
rights through the implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the
treaties to which the country is party, as well as the accepted universal periodic review
recommendations. It expressed the hope that the international community would continue
to support its efforts, including the implementation of the universal periodic review
recommendations.
Lesotho
499. The review of Lesotho was held on 22 January 2020 in conformity with all the
relevant provisions contained in relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions,
and was based on the following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Lesotho in accordance with paragraph 15 of
the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution
16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/35/LSO/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/35/LSO/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/35/LSO/3).
500. At its 23rd meeting, on 28 September 2020, the Human Rights Council considered
and adopted the outcome of the review of Lesotho (see sect. C below).
501. The outcome of the review of Lesotho comprises the report of the Working Group
on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/44/8) and the views of Lesotho concerning the
recommendations and/or conclusions, as well as its voluntary commitments and its replies
to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in
the Working Group, and which were presented before the adoption of the outcome by the
plenary.
1.
Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or
conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome
502. Lesotho appreciated the objective and impartial manner in which its review was
conducted and applauded the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review and
welcomed its report. Lesotho received a total of 211 recommendations from the statements.
168 recommendations enjoyed its support as they were considered to be in line with
Government laws and policies whereas some were already being implemented. Examples
of such recommendations included a call to incorporate into domestic law provisions of
international instruments already ratified; expedite establishment of the Human Rights
Commission; a call to combat more effectively acts of human trafficking which mostly
affect women and girls by taking all necessary legal measures against perpetrators;
strengthening efforts to combat domestic violence by enacting a law on it and support its
implementation; intensify efforts to address extreme poverty and food insecurity.
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